Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Morning in Evergreen Park on Saturday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen Park, IL
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Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 95th Street, South Cicero Avenue, West 93rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 55.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 95th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 95th Street | — | — |
| South Cicero Avenue | — | — |
| West 93rd Street | — | — |
| Southwest Highway | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| I 290 West | — | — |
| Saint Charles Road West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 95th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on West 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 95th Street
2
Continue on West 95th Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West 95th Street
3
Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Cicero Avenue
4
Turn left onto West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Highway
6
Turn right onto West 95th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
8
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
322 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Rockford
13
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Saint Charles Road West
14
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 20 West: Lake Street
17
Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
18
Continue on Lake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
19
Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lake Street
20
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
21
Turn slight left onto Villa Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Villa Street
22
Turn left
312 ft
·
28 sec
23
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Chicago Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.6 mi from Evergreen Park, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elgin, IL
The final approach into Elgin, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elgin, IL
Morning in Elgin on Saturday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 95th Street, South Cicero Avenue, West 93rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evergreen Park, IL to Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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